RN - Patient Care Coordinator, Hospice Milwaukee

Horizon Home Care & Hospice; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance – NO ON-CALL & NO WEEKENDS!

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Home Care & Hospice is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to provide caring and patient-centered care to hospice patients in Milwaukee. This role emphasizes compassion, attention to detail, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

The position offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a strong work/life balance with no weekend or on-call obligations. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and relevant hospice experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Hospice, Oncology or related experience.
• Experience in the care of the terminally ill; knowledge of Hospice Care.
• Hospice certification required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Collect and submit admissions in a timely fashion.
• Ensure patient care plans are accurate and complete.
• Case conference with team members regularly.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing

Current WI RN license

Job description

To some people, home is a place. To others, it's a feeling. To us, it's whatever our patients need it to be, wherever they are. Horizon is a home care and hospice provider built on a foundation of care that celebrates the human spirit and the desire for security, comfort and compassion. We make a loving difference in the lives of our patients and families in offering our wide breadth of services. Our expertise is second to none, allowing us to give our patients the best care available.

It all begins with our patients and families in mind and YOU— the lives we touch, the independence we create and the change we inspire.

When you join our hospice team you can use your positive energy to lift spirits while having the opportunity to shape your career. We are currently seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to provide caring, compassionate and patient-centered care to hospice patients in the Milwaukee/City of Milwaukee.

Responsibilities

• Collect and submit admissions in a timely fashion that are accurate and complete.
• Ensure goals are clearly delineated and prioritized on the patient plan of care and addressed by all team members.
• Ensure plan of care reflects assessment findings to establish appropriate goals/interventions to meet patient needs and that goals are realistic and measurable.
• Case conference with team members occurs regularly which includes creating PCW/HHA Care Plans, initiating and updating Plans in accordance with patient needs and Agency policy.
• Inform physician, clinical manager and interdisciplinary team members of changes in patient status as evidenced by Case Communication documentation.
• Assure appropriate discharge planning occurs from the start of care by utilizing a multidisciplinary approach and appropriate documentation.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance – NO ON-CALL & NO WEEKENDS!
• Competitive Pay & Mileage Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan, including an Employer Match
• Extensive orientation program to help you succeed in your new role
• Career development & advancement, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Wellness Program and More!

Qualifications

• Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred)
• Current WI RN license
• 1-2 years of Hospice, Oncology or related experience
• Experience in the care of the terminally ill; knowledge of Hospice Care
• Hospice certification is required within 18 months of employment
• Current/Valid WI Drivers License; plus reliable/insured vehicle

Shift & Compensation

1st shift, Monday‑Friday – NO Weekends, NO PMs, NO On‑Call. Includes a holiday rotation. Salary, Exempt. Hospice Home Care.